23 accredited Kentucky schools graduated 4,942 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Kentucky.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This public two-year college in Jefferson County graduated 316 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Private for-profit two-year college in Louisville that reported 61 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $13,040.
61 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $24,138 for a program of about 12 months.
This private for-profit four-year institution in Jefferson County graduated 52 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $14,536 for a program of about 12 months.
47 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $14,220.
Public two-year college in Florence that reported 318 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This private for-profit four-year institution in Boone County graduated 36 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $12,780.
579 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
472 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in Boyd County graduated 406 LPN students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
356 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Paducah that reported 323 LPN graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Somerset that reported 259 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
Public two-year college in Hazard that reported 253 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
247 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
237 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hardin County graduated 233 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
221 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
193 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
81 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
79 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,464 ($6,000 out of state).
This private for-profit career school in Madison County graduated 72 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,575 for a program of about 14 months.
40 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $15,660.
Rules differ by state. Confirm current Kentucky requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.
We list 23 accredited Kentucky schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 16 of them public. Together they awarded 4,942 LPN credentials that year.
3 Kentucky schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $14,536 to $24,138, with a median of $19,575. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median licensed practical nurse in Kentucky earns $60,460 a year ($29.07 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $73,220 or more.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington reported the most LPN graduates in Kentucky: 579 in 2023–24.
State-approved practical nursing programs usually take about a year of full-time study; part-time and associate-degree routes take longer.
The NCLEX-PN, the national licensing exam for practical nurses.